US Edition5 steps businesses should take now to meet Europe’s new accessibility rules
- The European Accessibility Act will take effect on June 28, 2025, requiring digital services accessible to people with disabilities across the EU.
- This regulation emerged due to widespread digital accessibility shortcomings and applies to any business offering goods or services to EU customers, regardless of location.
- Businesses must ensure websites, apps, and digital features meet POUR principles, addressing common issues like alt text, contrast, keyboard navigation, captions, and form labeling.
- Research analyzing 15,000 websites revealed that each page contained nearly 300 accessibility problems on average, while fines for failing to comply with EU regulations can be as high as $900,000, with enforcement primarily initiated through user complaints.
- With enforcement just weeks away, experts urge businesses to act swiftly by focusing on key fixes, integrating accessibility into workflows, and publishing accessibility statements to reduce risk.
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5 steps businesses should take now to meet Europe’s new accessibility rules
AudioEye breaks down what the European Accessibility Act means and the five steps businesses should take to avoid fines and get compliant with new requirements for online businesses in the European Union.
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